Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

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From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

loud and persistent outcry from many people

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "What the deuce?" he demanded.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game

From this reading "What the deuce?" he demanded.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

and nothing more

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

past form of “nibble” — bite off very small pieces

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

join again

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

in a shrill voice

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

not in physical motion

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Bring me a New Haven time-table, please," he began, "and--" The door-bell abrupted his words, clamoring shrilly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He nibbled the end of the pen-holder, selecting phrases, then looked up at the attentive O'Hagan.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What the deuce?" he demanded.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading In other words, twenty minutes later Maitland, bathed, shaved, but still in dressing-gown and slippers, was seated at his desk, a cup of black coffee steaming at his elbow, a number of yellow telegraph blanks before him, a pen poised between his fingers.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading It was in his mind to send a wire to Cressy, apologizing for his desertion of the night just gone, and announcing his intention to rejoin the party from which the motor trip to New York had been as planned but a temporary defection, in time for dinner that same evening.